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
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
hieroglyphicwritten in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
purveyorone that purveys