GRE Word List
PROVERB
a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
The meaning of the word proverb is a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| rotunda | a round building |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |