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
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer