GRE Word List
GRAPHITE
a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
The meaning of the word graphite is a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
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| garner | to gather into storage |
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| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |