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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salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
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rampa sloping way or plane: such as
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torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
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