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
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
crescendoa gradual increase
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
inopportuneinconvenient