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 |
|---|---|
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| syllogism | a 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") |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| insubstantial | not substantial: such as |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |