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
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
deliriuman acute (see acute
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
parochialof or relating to a church parish
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates