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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| quisling | traitor |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |