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
addressto mark directions for delivery on
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
tactfulhaving or showing tact
juncturea point of time
wagto be in motion : stir