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
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
pedestriancommonplace
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
patentopen to public inspection
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
betrothto promise to marry
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere