GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds