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
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
antiquityancient times
monotonytedious sameness