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
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)