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
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
limnto draw or paint on a surface
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
narrativesomething that is narrated : story