GRE Word List

FIGMENT

something made up or contrived

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

Random words

WordMeaning
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
writheto twist into coils or folds
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
mediumsomething in a middle position
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby