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
oafa stupid person : boob
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others