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
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
cohortscompanion
swathea band used in swathing
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
gruntto utter a grunt
citadela fortress that commands (see command
denizeninhabitant
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval