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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |