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
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
insensatelacking sense or understanding
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pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
mediumsomething in a middle position
categoricalabsolute