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
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
tyrannyoppressive power
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
categoricalabsolute
exegesisexposition