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Word: totem

Definition: animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole


More Vocab Words

::: dumbfound - (dumfound) astonish (making dumb); ADJ. dumbfounded, dumfounded, dumbstruck
::: composure - mental calmness
::: compile - assemble; gather; accumulate; make (a report or a book) from facts and information found in various places; Ex. compile a dictionary
::: arboreal - of or living in trees
::: pharisee - Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
::: vociferous - clamorous; noisy; V. vociferate: cry out loudly (when complaining)
::: astute - wise; shrewd; keen; seeing quickly something that is to one's advantage
::: languish - lose animation or strength
::: gargoyle - waterspout carved in grotesque figures on a building
::: bode - foreshadow; portend