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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ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
incognitowith one's identity concealed
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
underscoreto draw a line under : underline