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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cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
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stocka store or supply accumulated or available
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litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
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guisea form or style of dress : costume
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful