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
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
appeasepacify
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)