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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pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
ordainto invest (see invest
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct