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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| fete | festival |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |