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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slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
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tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
forlornbereft
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
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