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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| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
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| circuitous | having a circular or winding course |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| impart | to give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store |
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| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
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