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 |
|---|---|
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| duration | continuance in time |
| pantomime | pantomimist |