GRE Word List
PROVERB
adage; someone or something well known for notoriety; ADJ. proverbial: of a proverb; widely known; ADV. proverbially
The meaning of the word proverb is adage; someone or something well known for notoriety; ADJ. proverbial: of a proverb; widely known; ADV. proverbially.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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compliant | readily acting in accordance with a rule, order, or the wishes or others; yielding; comforming to requirements |
impair | injure; hurt; damage |
truncate | cut the top off; shorten |
sway | swing from side to side; influence (someone) to change one's opinion; N. |
volition | act of using one's will; act of making a conscious choice; Ex. She selected this dress of her own volition. |
gourmet | connoisseur of food and drink; epicure |
mar | spoil the appearance of |
vacuous | empty; lacking in ideas; inane; stupid; Ex. vacuous expression; N. vacuity |
vigilante | one who without authority assumes law enforcement powers |
hypocritical | pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite |