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
conscientiousmeticulous
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
contrivedevise
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering