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
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
plumea feather of a bird: such as
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
florescencea state or period of flourishing
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
buffeta blow especially with the hand