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 |
|---|---|
| myriad | ten thousand |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |