GRE Word List
MORTAR
vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
The meaning of the word mortar is vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vagabond | wanderer (without a permanent home); tramp |
| incisive | (appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| hurl | throw forcefully; shout out violently |
| sunder | separate; part; CF. asunder |
| pastry | paste of flour and water (eaten when baked) |
| humor | indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor |
| franchise | right or privilege granted by authority; right to vote; license to sell a product in a particular territory |
| finale | conclusion; concluding part |
| allay | calm; pacify |
