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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reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
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venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion