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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| pungent | sharply painful |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| junket | trip |
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