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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deport | to send out of the country by legal deportation |
| exegesis | exposition |
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |
| overthrow | overturn |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| maculated | marked with spots : blotched |
| tenancy | a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |