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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| Word | Meaning |
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| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| prerogative | an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |