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
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
disingenuouslacking in candor
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
velocityquickness of motion : speed