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
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes