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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scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning