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
violatebreak
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
agapewide open : gaping
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication