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
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay