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
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
cadeta younger brother or son
mutedbeing mute : silent
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
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poreto gaze intently