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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expoundto set forth : state
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bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
affirmationthe act of affirming
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
fugitiverunning away or intending flight