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
wagto be in motion : stir
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
mediumsomething in a middle position
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another