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
tatterto make ragged
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
influxa coming in
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
retortto pay or hurl back : return
slewa large number
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as