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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busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
repercussionreflection
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten