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
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
clapperone that claps: such as
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
markedhaving an identifying mark