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 |
|---|---|
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| extradition | the 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 |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| lethal | of, relating to, or causing death |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |