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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| voluminous | having or marked by great volume or bulk : large |
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| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| espouse | marry |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| homily | a usually short sermon |