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
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
underhandin a clandestine manner