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
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)