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
magnitudegreat size or extent
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
rostera roll or list of personnel
facileeasily accomplished or attained
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social