GRE Word List

FIGMENT

something made up or contrived

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

Random words

WordMeaning
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
chasethe hunting of wild animals
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
skimpskimpy
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
reprisea musical repetition:
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage