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
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
delugean overflowing of the land by water
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
affinityrelationship by marriage
subsistencereal being : existence
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes