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
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
galea strong current of air:
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
sleekslick
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint