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

WordMeaning
choicethe act of choosing : selection
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
docileeasily taught