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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matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
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fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
dawdleto spend time idly
lumberto move ponderously
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent