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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |