GRE Word List

PERSONIFY

to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers

The meaning of the word personify is to conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers.

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WordMeaning
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
acclaimapplaud
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
prolongto lengthen in time : continue