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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| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| betray | to lead astray |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |