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 |
|---|---|
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| comeuppance | a deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts |
| refrain | curb |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |