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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WordMeaning
fellskin
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
rigto fit out with rigging
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting