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
fallaciousembodying a fallacy
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
acmethe highest point or stage
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing