GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

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WordMeaning
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
upshotthe final result : outcome
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing