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
capsizeto cause to overturn
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
foppishfoolish
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
primaloriginal