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 |
|---|---|
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| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| din | a loud continued noise |
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
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