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
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
componenta constituent part : ingredient
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
ariaair
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
swathea band used in swathing