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 |
|---|---|
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| fabricate | invent |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
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