GRE Word List
ALLOY
the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
The meaning of the word alloy is the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| approbation | commendation |
| diva | prima donna |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |