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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pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations