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
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
propsomething that props or sustains : support
portlydignified
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
trekto make one's way arduously
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
facileeasily accomplished or attained