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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icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
droopto hang or incline downward
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
haphappening