GRE Word List
DROSS
the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
The meaning of the word dross is the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal.
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| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
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| tanner | one that tans hides |
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| sepulcher | a place of burial : tomb |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| append | attach |
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