GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
colloquyconversation
rationalhaving reason or understanding
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
affectedartificial; pretended
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
culminationthe action of culminating