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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| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
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| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| refulgent | a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
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