GRE Word List
QUICKSILVER
mercury
The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
