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
understateto represent as less than is the case
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
yena strong desire or propensity
drabslattern
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority