GRE Word List
FIGMENT
something made up or contrived
The meaning of the word figment is something made up or contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| edifice | building |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |