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
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
legenda story coming down from the past
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
fulcrumprop
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance