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
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
remediablecapable of being remedied
incognitowith one's identity concealed
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
insensatelacking sense or understanding