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
posthumousborn after the death of the father
bulkmagnitude
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth