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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refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
degradationthe act or process of degrading
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
dissensiondisagreement
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to