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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| laborious | involving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
| unfaltering | not wavering or weakening : firm |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |