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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dissemble | to hide under a false appearance |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| debut | a first appearance |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| adore | to worship or honor as a deity or as divine |
| trenchant | keen |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |