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
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable