GRE Word List
MORTAR
a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
The meaning of the word mortar is a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
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| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
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| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
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| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |