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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|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
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| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
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