GRE Word List

AMULET

a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)

The meaning of the word amulet is a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft).

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irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
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civilof or relating to citizens
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
cadeta younger brother or son
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
myriadten thousand