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
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient