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.

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parcheddeprived of natural moisture
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon