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
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
derelictionan intentional abandonment
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded