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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pliable | supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking |
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| niggle | trifle |
| infernal | of or relating to a nether world of the dead |
| litigation | the act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| residual | remainder |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |