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 |
|---|---|
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| legislature | a body of persons having the power to legislate |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |