GRE Word List
SALIENT
moving by leaps or springs : jumping
The meaning of the word salient is moving by leaps or springs : jumping.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| demerit | offense |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |