Vocabulary: Salient

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What does 'salient' mean?

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Prominent, something that sticks out.

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Trek

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journey, or the leg of a journey especially long and difficult

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fumble

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to mishandle something; to feel around awkwardly while searching

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topic

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a subject of discussion

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erode

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to wear away or become worn away; to eat away

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strut

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a vain, pompous way of walking

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rakish

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dashing or stylish manner; having a streamlined appearance

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mettle

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to have courage

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skimp

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to be stingy or sparing; to deal with hastily or with poor material

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entrap

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to catch in or as if in a trap