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.

Random words

WordMeaning
disconcertto throw into confusion
purgeto clear of guilt
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
impingeencroach
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate