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
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
igneousformed by solidification of magma
grillto broil on a grill
promptto move to action : incite
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing