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
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
detachedstanding by itself : separate
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
subsistencereal being : existence
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive