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
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
opulencewealth
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen