GRE Word List

FIGMENT

something made up or contrived

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

Random words

WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
uniquebeing the only one : sole
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
requiteto make return for : repay
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
depleteto empty of a principal substance