noun · Medium SAT word

Dross

impurity; worthless or dangerous material that should be removed

Dross in a sentence

We need to separate the dross from the valuable metal ore.

Synonyms for dross

waste
refuse
garbage

Antonyms for dross

treasure
worth
value

Practice dross on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like dross appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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