GRE Word List

FIGURE

a number symbol : numeral

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

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WordMeaning
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
hieroglyphicwritten in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up