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

WordMeaning
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
mendicantbeggar
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic