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
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
exegesisexposition
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
zephyra breeze from the west
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
overthrowoverturn
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow