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
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
parochialof or relating to a church parish
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
docileeasily taught
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
puerilejuvenile
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments