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 |
|---|---|
| runic | any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| exuberance | the quality or state of being exuberant |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| vixen | a female fox |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| seemly | good-looking |