GRE Word List
EFFIGY
dummy; likeness of a person made of wood, paper, or stone; Ex. burn an effigy of the President
The meaning of the word effigy is dummy; likeness of a person made of wood, paper, or stone; Ex. burn an effigy of the President.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| maritime | bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces |
| marrow | soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells |
| coy | shy (flirtatiously); showing a (pretended) lack of self-confidence; modest; coquettish; CF. job offer¸¦ ¹Þ¾ÒÀ» ¶§ |
| febrile | feverish |
| engaging | charming; attractive |
| rankle | irritate; fester; annoy |
| mutinous | unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer |
| ignoble | unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed |
| internecine | mutually destructive |
