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
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
sojourna temporary stay
skiffany of various small boats
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
hydrophobiarabies
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless