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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
advertto turn the mind or attention
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality