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
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
belaborto attack verbally
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missivea written communication : letter
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
redressto set right : remedy
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waketo be or remain awake
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imperilto bring into peril : endanger