GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
overthrowoverturn
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
figurea number symbol : numeral
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
slougha place of deep mud or mire