GRE Word List
CHECKERED
marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
The meaning of the word checkered is marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| unsullied | not soiled or tarnished : not sullied |
| dehydrate | to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |