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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nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
overt | open to view : manifest |
proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
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linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
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