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
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
multilingualof, having, or expressed in several languages
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
pungentsharply painful