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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meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
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personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
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intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
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