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
flirtto move erratically : flit
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates