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
ripto tear or split apart or open
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
adjurationa solemn oath
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion