GRE Word List

PREFIGURE

to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness

The meaning of the word prefigure is to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness.

Random words

WordMeaning
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
imbueendow
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
cessiona yielding to another : concession
quietudea quiet state : repose
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby