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
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
apparentopen to view : visible
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
pantomimepantomimist
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming