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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sundry | including many things of different kinds : miscellaneous |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| pristine | belonging to the earliest period or state : original |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| categorical | absolute |