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 |
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| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
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| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| consonance | harmony or agreement among components |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
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| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
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| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |