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
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate