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
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
begetto procreate as the father : sire
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
dissensiondisagreement
gazettenewspaper
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness