GRE Word List
DUMMY
imitation of a real object used as a substitute; effigy
The meaning of the word dummy is imitation of a real object used as a substitute; effigy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flag | droop; grow feeble; decline in vigor or strength; ADJ. flagging; CF. unflagging |
| genteel | well-bred; elegant; striving to convey an appearance of refinement; Ex. genteel poverty |
| slew | large quantity or number; Ex. slew of errands left |
| visage | face; appearance |
| somatic | pertaining to the body; bodily; physical |
| supersede | replace; cause to be set aside; make obsolete; N. supersession |
| niggardly | meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person |
| concomitant | that which accompanies; Ex. Deafnes is a frequent concommitant of old age; ADJ: existing or happening together with something else |
| bruise | injure without breaking the skin; N. |
| pensive | dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over |
