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.

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WordMeaning
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
irremediablenot remediable
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
filthfoul or putrid matter
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource