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
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
rarefiedbeing less dense