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
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
solicitorone that solicits
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning