GRE Word List

AMALGAMATE

to unite in or as if in an amalgam

The meaning of the word amalgamate is to unite in or as if in an amalgam.

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WordMeaning
botchan inflammatory sore
pungentsharply painful
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
disconcertto throw into confusion
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality