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
refraincurb
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
sobernot intoxicated