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.

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WordMeaning
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
canterone who uses cant: such as
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
elusivetending to elude: such as
adjurationa solemn oath