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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| monotony | tedious sameness |