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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WordMeaning
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
impedimentsomething that impedes
thralla state of servitude or submission
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity