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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upshotthe final result : outcome
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
trenchantkeen