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 |
|---|---|
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |