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
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
solventable to pay all legal debts
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
askewout of line : at an angle
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
sounda particular auditory impression : tone