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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| devise | to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |