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 |
|---|---|
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| whinny | to neigh especially in a low or gentle way |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |