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
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
regimeregimen
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
trougha long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
validateto make legally valid : ratify