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

WordMeaning
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
oligarchygovernment by the few
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
beelinea straight direct course
balma balsamic (see balsamic
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil