GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
dulltedious
aloftat or to a great height
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
farcestuff
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy