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
evoketo call forth or up: such as
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening