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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| caustic | capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| slither | to slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| parlance | speech |