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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obscure | dark |
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| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
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| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| scintilla | spark |