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
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
antisepticopposing microbial infection
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic