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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| inextricable | forming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free |
| lectern | a stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |