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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
groovea long narrow channel or depression
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races