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
immunenot susceptible or responsive
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
paramourlover
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
salineconsisting of or containing salt
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
enduringlasting
ostracizeto exile by ostracism