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 |
|---|---|
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| baleful | deadly or pernicious in influence |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| facilitate | to make easier : help bring about |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |