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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swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
denotationan act or process of denoting
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
florescencea state or period of flourishing
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
discretionindividual choice or judgment