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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| Word | Meaning |
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| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| inchoate | being only partly in existence or operation : incipient |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| raiment | clothing |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |