GRE Word List

QUICKSILVER

mercury

The meaning of the word quicksilver is mercury.

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lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
irremediablenot remediable
blareto sound loud and strident
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay