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 |
|---|---|
| charlatan | quack |
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| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
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