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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raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
plaitpleat