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
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
porouspossessing or full of pores
gruntto utter a grunt
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
psychea princess loved by Cupid
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
writheto twist into coils or folds
nethersituated down or below : lower
amendto put right