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
slougha place of deep mud or mire
preamblean introductory statement
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
invalidnot valid:
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
respitea period of temporary delay
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power