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

WordMeaning
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end