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 |
|---|---|
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| nomadic | of, relating to, or characteristic of nomads |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| imbue | endow |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| disjointed | being thrown out of orderly function |