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

WordMeaning
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
draughta 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
anchora 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
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
treadto step or walk on or over
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing