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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| garnish | decorate |