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 |
|---|---|
| proscenium | the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater |
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| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
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| hirsute | hairy |