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
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
wontaccustomed
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
quoruma select group
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it