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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| grievance | a cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance |
| vanguard | the forefront of an action or movement |
| authoritarian | of, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority |
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |