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
hubbubnoise
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
slaughterthe act of killing
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable