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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tactfulhaving or showing tact
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
dismissto permit or cause to leave
nullifyto make null (see null
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
nourishnurture
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice