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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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
peerlessmatchless
trappingsoutward signs
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
concorda state of agreement : harmony
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent