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
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
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banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
significanthaving meaning
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
junkettrip