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.

Random words

WordMeaning
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
predecessorone that precedes
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
beneficentdoing or producing good
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow