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
itineranttraveling from place to place
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
skimpskimpy
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
irateroused to ire