GRE Word List
TALISMAN
charm; object believed to give supernatural powers to or protect its bearer
The meaning of the word talisman is charm; object believed to give supernatural powers to or protect its bearer.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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monolithic | solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone |
debris | rubble; wreckage; scattered remains of something broken or destroyed |
allege | state without proof |
conducive | helpful; contributive; V. conduce; Ex. conduce to/towards |
navigable | (of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered |
gratuity | tip |
ramification | branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision |
synthetic | not natural; artificial; resulting from synthesis; Ex. synthetic fiber; N. |
molt | periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth) |
appurtenances | subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing |