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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| lionize | to treat as an object of great interest or importance |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| integrate | to form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite |
| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| shambles | a meat market |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |