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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declivitydownward inclination
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eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
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polyglotone who is polyglot
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual