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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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
markedhaving an identifying mark
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun