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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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
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confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
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atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
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discourseverbal interchange of ideas