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
putrefyto make putrid
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
effusionan act of effusing
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bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
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overseesurvey
firebranda piece of burning wood
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery