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
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
imprecationcurse
sustainto give support or relief to
solicitto make petition to : entreat
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals