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
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
rubrican authoritative rule
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart