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.

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niggletrifle
noisomenoxious
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
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exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table