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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discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
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satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
lateralof or relating to the side
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