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
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
contrivedevise
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
headfirstwith the head foremost
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility