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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| implication | something implied: such as |
| slapdash | haphazard |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| ingrained | forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |