GRE Word List

FIGURE

a number symbol : numeral

The meaning of the word figure is a number symbol : numeral.

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WordMeaning
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
oculistophthalmologist
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing