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

WordMeaning
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
recipientone that receives : receiver
succulentfull of juice : juicy
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit