GRE Word List

FIGURATIVE

representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic

The meaning of the word figurative is representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic.

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WordMeaning
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
historichistorical
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
guyman
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
gerontocracyrule by elders
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person