GRE Word List
DROSS
waste matter; worthless impurities
The meaning of the word dross is waste matter; worthless impurities.
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Word | Meaning |
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consonant | harmonious; in agreement; N. |
tortuous | winding; full of curves; Ex. tortuous mountain road |
prevail | be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something |
decadence | decay; fall to a lower level (of morality, civilization, or art); ADJ. decadent |
tenancy | possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy |
canto | division of a long poem |
regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
sodden | thoroughly soaked; dull or stupid as if from drink |
debonair | (of men) friendly, charming, and fashionably dressed; aiming to please; CF. of good disposition |
condiments | seasonings; spices |