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
prosperousauspicious
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
quicksilvermercury
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
proletariana member of the proletariat
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies