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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vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
sanguinarybloodthirsty
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick