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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| limber | having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| traverse | to go or travel across or over |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |