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
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
rusea wily subterfuge
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia