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
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
grategrating
applicationan act of applying:
freebooterpirate
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
bulgeto jut out : swell
jibeto be in accord : agree