GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
clamornoisy shouting
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
gauntexcessively thin and angular