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 |
|---|---|
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| epitaph | an inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there |
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |