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

WordMeaning
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
impedimentsomething that impedes
nourishnurture
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
conteststrive
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance