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
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
renderto melt down
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful