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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| forward | near, being at, or belonging to the forepart |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |