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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| aria | air |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| overweening | arrogant |
| pigment | a substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |