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.

Random words

WordMeaning
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
sentinelsentry
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
mustera representative specimen (see specimen