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
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
ramificationbranch
conscientiousmeticulous
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
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vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful