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
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect