GRE Word List

SALINE

consisting of or containing salt

The meaning of the word saline is consisting of or containing salt.

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pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal