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 |
|---|---|
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| geriatrics | a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people |
| rendezvous | a place appointed for assembling or meeting |