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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WordMeaning
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
transcribeto make a written copy of
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end