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
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
amendto put right
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
bolta lightning stroke
paradigmexample
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
biennialoccurring every two years
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary