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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
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| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| contrive | devise |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |