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.

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WordMeaning
notcha V-shaped indentation
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
sciondescendant
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
rampa sloping way or plane: such as