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
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
prepossessingcreating prejudice
collateto compare critically
sentinelsentry
denotationan act or process of denoting
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
ramificationbranch
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class