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
oafa stupid person : boob
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
facileeasily accomplished or attained
providentfrugal
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another