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 |
|---|---|
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
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| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
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