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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repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
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philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
oatmealmeal made from oats
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods