GRE Word List

FIGMENT

something made up or contrived

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

Random words

WordMeaning
forebearsancestor
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
callousbeing hardened and thickened
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
nourishmentfood
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements