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 |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |