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 |
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| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
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| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
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| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
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