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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| tentative | not fully worked out or developed |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| countenance | look |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |