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
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
dys-abnormal
rococorococo work or style
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
fineryornament
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf