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

WordMeaning
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
mandatean authoritative command
raffleto engage in a raffle
gauntexcessively thin and angular