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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WordMeaning
churlishof, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate