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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| apposite | highly pertinent or appropriate : apt |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| buxom | vigorously or healthily plump |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| leave-taking | departure |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
