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
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
promptto move to action : incite
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them