GRE Word List

TOTEM

an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry

The meaning of the word totem is an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry.

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WordMeaning
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
schemea plan or program of action
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment