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 |
|---|---|
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| affinity | relationship by marriage |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| tatter | to make ragged |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |