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
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
amuleta 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)
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
commandeerto compel to perform military service
debuta first appearance
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
trenchantkeen
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets