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
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
effeteno longer fertile
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation