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
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
hovelan open shed or shelter
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
rompone that romps
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn