GRE Word List
ALLEGORY
story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable
The meaning of the word allegory is story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| raspy | making a harsh noise; grating; harsh |
| cant | insincere speech or expression of piety; jargon of thieves; special words used by a particular group of people |
| trinket | knickknack; bauble; cheap jewelry |
| rubric | title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol |
| connotation | suggested or implied meaning of an expression; V. connote |
| supernumerary | person or thing excess of what is necessary; extra; ADJ: additional to the usual or necessary number |
| apiarist | person who keeps bees |
| hem | surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N. |
| rational | (of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical |
| kismet | fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate. |
