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
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting