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
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle