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
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
bolta lightning stroke
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
elusivetending to elude: such as
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent