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
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
pliantpliable
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
blisscomplete happiness
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery