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 |
|---|---|
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |