GRE Word List

SLAG

the dross or scoria of a metal

The meaning of the word slag is the dross or scoria of a metal.

Random words

WordMeaning
climeclimate
repercussionreflection
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose