GRE Word List

SAGE

one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom

The meaning of the word sage is one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom.

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ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
demurereserved
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
magnitudegreat size or extent
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
edificebuilding