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
mediateoccupying a middle position
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
frivolousof little weight or importance
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
collectedgathered together
igniteto set afire
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface