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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effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
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exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
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