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 |
|---|---|
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| expostulation | an act or an instance of expostulating |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| pragmatic | relating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic |
| marrow | bone marrow |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |