GRE Word List

FETISH

an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner

The meaning of the word fetish is an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner.

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indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
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disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts