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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WordMeaning
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
capacitylegal competency (see competence