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
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
penchanta strong and continued inclination
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
addressto mark directions for delivery on
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)