GRE Word List
CHECKERED
marked by great changes in fortune; with many changes of fortuene; CF. checked: having a pattern of squares
The meaning of the word checkered is marked by great changes in fortune; with many changes of fortuene; CF. checked: having a pattern of squares.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benefactor | gift giver; patron; person who does good or who gives money for a good purpose |
| redolent | odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery |
| pious | devout; religious; N. piety |
| appellation | name; title |
| acclaim | applaud; praise; greet with great approval; announce with great approval; Ex. The new drung has been acclaimed as the most important discoveries for years; N: strong expression of approval and praise |
| conformity | harmony; agreement with established rules or customs; similarity; Ex. behave in conformity with; V. conform: be similar; act in agreement; comply; Ex. conform to the rule; CF. conformance |
| agility | nimbleness; ability to move quickly |
| stellar | pertaining to the stars; of a star performer; outstanding; Ex. stellar attraction of the entire performance |
| loft | room or space under the roof; attic |
| lineaments | features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line |
