GRE Word List
PESTLE
tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
The meaning of the word pestle is tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| riddle | pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone) |
| imbecility | weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool |
| relent | become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe |
| somnambulist | sleepwalker; V. somnambulate; N. somnambulism |
| disengage | uncouple; separate; disconnect; stop fighting; OP. engage |
| verbose | wordy; N. verbosity |
| revelry | boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration |
| confide | tell in confidence (to a person one trusts); be confident about |
| magistrate | official with power to administer the law |
| misdemeanor | minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing |
