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 |
|---|---|
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| bargain | an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |