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

WordMeaning
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
enhanceheighten
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds