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
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
convolutedhaving convolutions
recessthe action of receding : recession
cowthe mature female of cattle (genus Bos)