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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cursiverunning
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
pendulouspoised without visible support
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
provenanceorigin
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain