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
obsessivetending to cause obsession
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
rightfuljust