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 |
|---|---|
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| modish | fashionable |
| alimony | an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |