GRE Word List
FIGURE
a number symbol : numeral
The meaning of the word figure is a number symbol : numeral.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| kaleidoscope | an 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 |
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| tutelary | having the guardianship of a person or a thing |