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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WordMeaning
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism