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
eventualcontingent
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act