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
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
adjointo add or attach by joining
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
direexciting horror