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
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
dodderingfeeble
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
uniquebeing the only one : sole