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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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 |