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 |
|---|---|
| tatter | to make ragged |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| influx | a coming in |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| slew | a large number |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |