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
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
dissentto withhold assent or approval
communetalk over
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck