GRE Word List

FIGMENT

something made up or contrived

The meaning of the word figment is something made up or contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
zealota zealous person