GRE Word List

EFFIGY

an image or representation especially of a person

The meaning of the word effigy is an image or representation especially of a person.

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WordMeaning
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
quarantinea period of 40 days
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
ciliatedpossessing cilia