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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pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
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jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
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baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
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cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
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