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

WordMeaning
effeteno longer fertile
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
saturnineborn under or influenced astrologically by the planet Saturn
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
felicitythe quality or state of being happy
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities