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
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
scrappyconsisting of scraps
ruffiana brutal person : bully
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
piquantengagingly provocative
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association