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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filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
coincorner
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ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
reciprocateto give and take mutually
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
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