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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| overweening | arrogant |
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| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| headlong | headfirst |
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| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |