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
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter