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 |
|---|---|
| random | a haphazard course |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| condole | grieve |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| constraint | the act of constraining |