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
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
humdrummonotonous
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring