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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| medley | a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |