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
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
affinityrelationship by marriage
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
witherto become dry and sapless
tatterto make ragged
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat