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
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
privyprivate
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
ramificationbranch