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
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
refraincurb
surmountto prevail over : overcome
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
pluckto pull or pick off or out