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
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
loutto bow in respect
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
trampletramp
tatterto make ragged
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group