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
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion