GRE Word List
CARAT
unit of weight for precious stones; measure of the purity of gold
The meaning of the word carat is unit of weight for precious stones; measure of the purity of gold.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| corpus | collection (of writings or information); Ex. the corpus of Shakespear's works; Cf. corpse |
| comprehensive | broad; including a lot or everything; thorough; inclusive |
| tempestuous | stormy; violent; impassioned; N. tempest: violent storm |
| zenith | point directly overhead in the sky; summit; acme; highest point |
| caucus | private meeting of a group of people in a political party to select officers or determine policy; CF. the Caucus club of Boston |
| effluvium | noxious(harmful) smell |
| dregs | sediment in a liquid; lees; worthless residue |
| jocose | given to(having a tendency of) joking |
| assay | analyze (to discover what materials are present); evaluate (soil or ore) |
| unfetter | liberate; free from chains; V. unfetter |
