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

WordMeaning
deputizeto appoint as deputy
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
victualsfood usable by people
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
zephyra breeze from the west