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 |
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| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| leave-taking | departure |
| unkempt | not combed |
| molecule | the smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |