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
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
abateto decrease in force or intensity
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
ferventvery hot : glowing
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
traverseto go or travel across or over
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function