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
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
integralessential to completeness : constituent
recuperateto get back : regain
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
provenanceorigin
actuaryclerk