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 |
|---|---|
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| clairvoyant | having clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception |
| myriad | ten thousand |