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 |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| outlaw | a person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law |
| valediction | an act of bidding farewell |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| momentum | a property (see property |
| shove | to push along |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |