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
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
relishcharacteristic flavor
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
faunaanimal life