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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WordMeaning
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
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cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
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automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
zealota zealous person
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admonishto indicate duties or obligations to