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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sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable