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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| levity | excessive or unseemly frivolity |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |