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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WordMeaning
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
bullya blustering, browbeating person
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke