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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
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| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
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| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |