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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impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
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rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
compulsionan act of compelling
ravagean act or practice of ravaging