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
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
striatedmarked with striations or striae
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
mimicryan instance of mimicking
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness