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.

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WordMeaning
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
pontificalepiscopal attire
eventualcontingent
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
immunenot susceptible or responsive
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy