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 |
|---|---|
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |