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 |
|---|---|
| dote | to exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| delirium | an acute (see acute |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |