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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prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
slapdashhaphazard
antisepticopposing microbial infection
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments