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 |
|---|---|
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| predetermine | foreordain |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |