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
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
boona timely benefit : blessing
impingeencroach
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
uprightperpendicular