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
syllogisma 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")
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
swipea strong sweeping blow
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert