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

WordMeaning
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
oligarchygovernment by the few
momentuma property (see property
shoveto push along
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters