GRE Word List
CARAT
a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
The meaning of the word carat is a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |