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
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
forteone's strong point
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
purportedreputed
dintforce
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion