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
| Word | Meaning |
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| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| coin | corner |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |