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
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
antithesisthe direct opposite
swipea strong sweeping blow
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory