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
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
beguilehoodwink
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
detonationthe action or process of detonating
circleta little circle
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
outlooka place offering a view
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection