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
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
pulchritudephysical comeliness
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
groombridegroom
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals