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 |
|---|---|
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| anarchy | absence of government |