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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| demented | mad |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |
| antecede | precede |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| carousal | a wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |