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
redressto set right : remedy
woefulfull of woe : grievous
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
pinnacea light sailing ship
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
rostera roll or list of personnel
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
meddlesomegiven to meddling
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive