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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WordMeaning
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
incrustationa crust or hard coating
dementedmad
dissipateto break up and drive off
antecedeprecede
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages