GRE Word List

FIGMENT

something made up or contrived

The meaning of the word figment is something made up or contrived.

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WordMeaning
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
interrogateto question formally and systematically
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
contrivedevise
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
cascadea steep usually small fall of water