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 |
|---|---|
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| inveigh | to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail |
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |