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
penetrateto pass into or through
egressa place or means of going out : exit
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
dawdleto spend time idly
facadethe front of a building
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
raspyharsh
dissensiondisagreement