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
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
laxloose
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
esteemthe regard in which one is held
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing