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
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
balma balsamic (see balsamic
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
culpritone accused of or charged with a crime
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing