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
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
corrugatedhaving corrugations
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond