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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| censure | a judgment involving condemnation |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| agog | full of intense interest or excitement : eager |
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| superannuated | outmoded |