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
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial