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
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
paragona model of excellence or perfection
mandatean authoritative command