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
transpireto take place : go on
mausoleuma large tomb
nubileof marriageable condition or age
braga pompous or boastful statement
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion