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 |
|---|---|
| transcendent | exceeding usual limits : surpassing |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| sentinel | sentry |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| influx | a coming in |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
