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
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
resurrectto raise from the dead
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
prepossessingcreating prejudice
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
begetto procreate as the father : sire
immobilitynot moving : motionless
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture