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 |
|---|---|
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| descry | to catch sight of |
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| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |
| wage | a payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
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