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
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
rankrelative standing or position
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
crossbreedhybridize
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown