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
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
contrivedevise
endueprovide
vendettablood feud
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently