GRE Word List

ASSAY

to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components

The meaning of the word assay is to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components.

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WordMeaning
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
canterone who uses cant: such as
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)