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
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
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gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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condigndeserved
veracioustruthful
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
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dearthscarcity that makes dear