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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |