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.

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WordMeaning
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
waketo be or remain awake
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
understateto represent as less than is the case
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder