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
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
recessthe action of receding : recession