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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pliant | pliable |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| coagulate | to cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| crass | gross |