GRE Word List
ALLOY
mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity; V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture with other maetals; pure; complete; unqualified; Ex. unalloyed happiness
The meaning of the word alloy is mixture as of metals; something added that lowers in value or purity; V: mix; make less pure; lower in value or quality; spoil; CF. unalloyed: not in mixture with other maetals; pure; complete; unqualified; Ex. unalloyed happiness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insurmountable | overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable |
| verity | quality of being true; lasting truth or principle; Ex. the verity of his testimony; Ex. one of the eternal verities |
| awful | terrible; very bad |
| seamy | sordid; base; filthy; unwholesome; Ex. seamy side of city life |
| distend | expand; swell out |
| shrew | scolding woman; very small mouselike animal |
| devout | pious; deeply religious; sincere; earnest; Ex. my devout hope |
| institute | organization for a special purpose; V: establish |
| insalubrious | unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place |
| litotes | understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)'' |
