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
gustthe sensation of taste
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain