GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

Random words

WordMeaning
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
quoruma select group
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
daintysomething delicious to the taste
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
overweeningarrogant