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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| nourishment | food |
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |