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
serebeing dried and withered
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect