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
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
occidentwest
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
dissipateto break up and drive off
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral