GRE Word List

TALISMAN

an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune

The meaning of the word talisman is an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune.

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WordMeaning
carriondead and putrefying flesh
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eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
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glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
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