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
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
plauditan act or round of applause
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
serenitythe quality or state of being serene