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
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
kismetfate
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
facsimilean exact copy