GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
condescendto assume an air of superiority
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
emulateto strive to equal or excel
abbreviateto make briefer
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark