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 |
|---|---|
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |