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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| correlation | the state or relation of being correlated |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| unsavory | insipid |
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