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
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
unaccountablenot to be accounted for : inexplicable
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
dissentto withhold assent or approval
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish