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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
gerontocracyrule by elders
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large