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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| noisome | noxious |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |