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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gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
thralla state of servitude or submission
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view