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 |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| endue | provide |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |