GRE Word List

FIGURINE

a small carved or molded figure : statuette

The meaning of the word figurine is a small carved or molded figure : statuette.

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embossto raise the surface of into bosses
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venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
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whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
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