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
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
cessiona yielding to another : concession
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
extolto praise highly : glorify
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
ejaculationan act of ejaculating