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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| skulduggery | underhanded or unscrupulous behavior |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |