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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WordMeaning
dramaa composition (see composition
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate