GRE阅读词汇笔记

figment

invention; something invented; imaginary thing; Ex. figment of your imagination

figurative

not literal but metaphorical; using a figure of speech

figure

written symbols; number; amount represented in numbers; outline or silhouette of a thing or human body; person ; impression; diagram; pattern; group in a dance; Ex. figure of speech; V. calculate with numbers; adorn with figures; app

figurine

small ornamental statuette

filch

steal

filial

pertaining to or befitting a son or daughter; Ex. filial respect

filibuster

block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter

filigree

delicate ornamental lacelike metalwork

filing

particle removed by a file

filth

dirty matter; ADJ. filthy

finale

conclusion; concluding part

finery

beautiful clothes for a special occasion

finesse

delicate skill; V: handle with finesse