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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heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
averto declare positively
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
carefreefree from care: such as
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
affectedartificial; pretended
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
reprisea musical repetition:
dallyto act playfully