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
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off