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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WordMeaning
appendattach
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission