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
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome