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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| spate | freshet |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |