GRE Word List
ALLEGORY
the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
The meaning of the word allegory is the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |