GRE Word List
QUICKSILVER
mercury
The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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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 |