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
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
implodeto burst inward
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
verbalizeto express something in words
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
savoryhaving savor: such as