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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egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
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tentativenot fully worked out or developed
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
primto give a prim or demure expression to
transpireto take place : go on
catalysta 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-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
countenancelook
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand