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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| anchor | a device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |