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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bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
igniteto set afire