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
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
dilateto become enlarged or widened
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
nibbill
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal