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

WordMeaning
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
guilelessinnocent
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
receptiveable or inclined to receive
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse