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
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
brackishsomewhat salty