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
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
pontificalepiscopal attire
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved