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.

Random words

WordMeaning
genealogyan account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
meniala person doing menial work
evoketo call forth or up: such as
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
parleyto speak with another : confer
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile