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
disputatiousinclined to dispute
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor