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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| quizzical | comically quaint |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| viable | capable of living |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |