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
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
asunderinto parts
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
parleyto speak with another : confer