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 |
|---|---|
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| dull | tedious |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| fabricate | invent |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| miasma | a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease |
| disport | sport |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| whittle | a large knife |