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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catechismoral instruction
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temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
growlrumble
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
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speechlessunable to speak : dumb
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
kindredof a similar nature or character : like