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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sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
hysteriaa psychoneurosis marked by emotional excitability and disturbances of the psychogenic, sensory, vasomotor, and visceral (see visceral