GRE Word List

TOUCHSTONE

a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis

The meaning of the word touchstone is a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis.

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WordMeaning
influxa coming in
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert