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
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
oafa stupid person : boob
deliriuman acute (see acute
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice