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
slackento make less active : slow up
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
unkemptnot combed
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape