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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WordMeaning
tricksterone who tricks: such as
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
endorseto write on the back of
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
disingenuouslacking in candor
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question