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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intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
tyrannyoppressive power
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship