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
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
boona timely benefit : blessing
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
conteststrive
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
nourishnurture
offensivemaking attack : aggressive