GRE Word List

MASON

a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)

The meaning of the word mason is a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick).

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barba medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
suitorone that petitions or entreats
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
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malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining