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
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
pendulouspoised without visible support
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting