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Word: amulet

Definition: charm; talisman; an object worn believed to protect against evil, bad luck


More Vocab Words

::: specious - seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally)
::: codicil - supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will
::: flinch - hesitate; shrink back (in fear of something unpleasant); Ex. She did not flinch in the face of danger.
::: licentious - amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
::: jocund - merry
::: brocade - rich, figured(patterned) fabric
::: backslide - revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
::: submissive - willing to obey orders; yielding; timid
::: disconsolate - hopelessly sad (at the loss of something)
::: homage - honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to