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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irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull