GRE Word List
QUICKSILVER
mercury
The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |