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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |