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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| harass | exhaust |
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| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
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| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| zealot | a zealous person |