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
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
asepticpreventing infection
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
impoverishto make poor
aridexcessively dry
recountto relate in detail : narrate
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
detonationthe action or process of detonating
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage