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
detachedstanding by itself : separate
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another