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
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
pendingduring
savoryhaving savor: such as
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
peerlessmatchless
emulateto strive to equal or excel
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical