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
droopto hang or incline downward
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
impuissanceweakness