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 |
|---|---|
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| malediction | curse |
| husband | a male partner in a marriage |