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
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
celerityrapidity of motion or action
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe