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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statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
jostleto come in contact or into collision
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
flirtto move erratically : flit
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)