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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smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
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assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
dismissto permit or cause to leave
heedto pay attention
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit