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
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
brinkedge
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate