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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mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening