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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WordMeaning
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
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venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
hovelan open shed or shelter
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
pendantsomething suspended: such as