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
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
demeritoffense
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective