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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| pathological | of or relating to pathology |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| fete | festival |