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
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
retributionrecompense
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
deferput off
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
balma balsamic (see balsamic
purgeto clear of guilt