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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| minuscule | very small |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| slew | a large number |
| piety | the quality or state of being pious: such as |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| dys- | abnormal |