GRE Word List

PREFIGURE

to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness

The meaning of the word prefigure is to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness.

Random words

WordMeaning
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
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vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
guisea form or style of dress : costume
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
galaxymilky way galaxy
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others