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
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
elysianof or relating to Elysium
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts