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.

Random words

WordMeaning
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
retaliateto return like for like
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
zealota zealous person
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
rectifyto set right : remedy
mischancebad luck