GRE Word List
ALLEGORY
story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable
The meaning of the word allegory is story, play, or picture in which characters are used as symbols; fable.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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exculpate | clear from blame or guilt |
dyslexia | word blindness; learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to read |
duplicity | double-dealing; hypocrisy; being dishonest and deceitful; ADJ. duplicitous |
paramount | foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal |
pendulous | hanging; suspended |
foil | defeat; frustrate; prevent from being successful; thwart; CF. fail |
onerous | burdensome |
vivid | (of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description |
compromise | adjust or settle by making mutual concessions; endanger the interests or reputation of; put into danger, disrepute, or a dishonorable position; Ex. compromise one's principle; N. |
prude | excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety |