GRE Word List

PARABLE

a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle

The meaning of the word parable is a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle.

Random words

WordMeaning
paltryinferior
slakesubside
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
groucha fit of bad temper
mishapan unfortunate accident
figurea number symbol : numeral
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
sophistphilosopher
craveto ask for earnestly : beg