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 |
|---|---|
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| historic | historical |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| guy | man |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |