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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WordMeaning
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
inanimatenot animate:
ariaair
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
overweeningarrogant
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively