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
magnitudegreat size or extent
existentialof, relating to, or affirming existence
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
oculistophthalmologist
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn