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 |
|---|---|
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| humor | that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality |
| eventual | contingent |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| scotch | scottish |