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
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
acclaimapplaud
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude