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 |
|---|---|
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |