GRE Word List

SALIENT

moving by leaps or springs : jumping

The meaning of the word salient is moving by leaps or springs : jumping.

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WordMeaning
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
extrudeto force, press, or push out
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
blisscomplete happiness
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
groovea long narrow channel or depression
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky