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.

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WordMeaning
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
imbueendow
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function