GRE Word List
FIGMENT
something made up or contrived
The meaning of the word figment is something made up or contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| epaulet | something that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |