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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abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam