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

WordMeaning
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
penchanta strong and continued inclination
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation