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
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
stoutstrong of character: such as
propulsivetending or having power to propel
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable