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
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
errantbehaving wrongly
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable