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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| finished | entirely done |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |