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
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
conducivetending to promote or assist
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises