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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| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| outlook | a place offering a view |
| tonsure | the Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |