GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
slackento make less active : slow up
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
outmodednot being in style
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
mishapan unfortunate accident