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.

Random words

WordMeaning
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
remissionthe act or process of remitting
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism