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.

Random words

WordMeaning
plumea feather of a bird: such as
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
boostto push or shove up from below
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
appellationan identifying name or title : designation