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
overtopen to view : manifest
violatebreak
dodderingfeeble
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
transcribeto make a written copy of
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable