GRE Word List
SAGE
person celebrated for wisdom; wise person; ADJ: wise
The meaning of the word sage is person celebrated for wisdom; wise person; ADJ: wise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| helm | steering wheel of a ship; position of control |
| disheveled | untidy (of hair or clothing); V. dishevel |
| cherubic | angelic; innocent-looking; N. cherub; CF. seraph: winged angel of the highest order |
| obviate | make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need |
| rue | regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful |
| seduce | lead away from proper conduct; entice; ADJ. seductive |
| worldly | engrossed in matters of this earth; not spiritual; of the material world |
| gangrene | decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous |
| crest | top (as of a hill or wave); showy feathers on the head of a bird |
| diurnal | daily; occurring during the daytime |