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
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
junkettrip
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
buxomvigorously or healthily plump