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 |
|---|---|
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| unfrock | defrock |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| cull | to select from a group : choose |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |