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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prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
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tensilecapable of tension : ductile
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
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