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
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
acmethe highest point or stage
lividdiscolored by bruising : black-and-blue
dramaa composition (see composition
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
endorseto write on the back of
lacerationthe act of lacerating
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided