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

WordMeaning
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
sluggarda habitually lazy person
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
regicidea person who kills a king