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
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
dieto pass from physical life : expire
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent