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
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic