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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WordMeaning
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
agapewide open : gaping
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
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circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
sledgesledgehammer
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
pryto look closely or inquisitively