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
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
incarcerateto put in prison
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
forebearsancestor
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title