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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aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
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concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
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