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 |
|---|---|
| viper | poisonous snake |
| apolitical | having an aversion or lack of concern for political affairs |
| peruse | read through with care; N. perusal |
| botch | mismanage; blow |
| incidence | rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality |
| rife | (of something bad) widespread; abundant; current |
| prolong | lengthen; extend; draw out |
| wax | increase gradually (as the moon); grow |
| hull | husk; dry outer covering of a seed; frame or body of a ship |
| wont | (the stated person's) habit or custom; habitual procedure; ADJ. wonted: customary |
