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
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
plumea feather of a bird: such as
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
proxythe agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation