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
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ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
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epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion