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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |