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
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
cavalcadea procession (see procession
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
swathea band used in swathing
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation