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 |
|---|---|
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| studious | assiduous in the pursuit of learning |
| centurion | an officer commanding a Roman century |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |