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 |
|---|---|
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| career | a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling |
| impute | to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |