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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |