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.
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| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| pending | during |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| clown | farmer |