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
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
precipitantprecipitate
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
sublimatesublime
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
declivitydownward inclination
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
garishclothed in vivid colors