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
wrenchto move with a violent twist
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
conscientiousmeticulous
unfrockdefrock
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
beguilehoodwink
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.