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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| dire | exciting horror |