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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WordMeaning
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gauntexcessively thin and angular
garishclothed in vivid colors
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concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
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