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
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
meniala person doing menial work
shavingthe act of one that shaves
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
congenialpleasant
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste