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
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
stemthe main trunk of a plant
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished