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.

Random words

WordMeaning
lagone that lags or is last
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
festerto generate pus
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice