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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glazeto furnish or fit with glass
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contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
willowyabounding with willows