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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WordMeaning
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
lugubriousmournful
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
siftto put through a sieve
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
sparenot being used