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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |