GRE Word List
QUICKSILVER
mercury
The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |