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
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
underhandin a clandestine manner
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
fiascoa complete failure
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
lunarcrescent