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
pseudonyma fictitious name
detachedstanding by itself : separate
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
disclaimto make a disclaimer
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake