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 |
|---|---|
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| dilute | attenuate |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| desperate | having lost hope |
| congruent | congruous |