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
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
grumbleto mutter in discontent
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
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outstripto go faster or farther than
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
dissensiondisagreement
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade