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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mat | a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| steep | lofty |
| succor | relief |
| comestible | edible |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |