GRE Word List

MAT

a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support

The meaning of the word mat is a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support.

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collectedgathered together
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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
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chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
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reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence