GRE Word List
QUICKSILVER
mercury
The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |