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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
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| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
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| license | permission to act |
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