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 |
|---|---|
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |