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
marrowbone marrow
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
unassumingnot assuming : modest
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
acuitykeenness of perception
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
fervorintensity of feeling or expression