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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| choleric | easily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| macerate | to cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| groove | a long narrow channel or depression |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| insurgent | a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |