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 |
|---|---|
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| unbridled | unrestrained |
| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |