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
caninea conical pointed tooth
randoma haphazard course
cremateto subject to cremation
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
outragean act of violence or brutality
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)