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
buffeta blow especially with the hand
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
genuflectto bend the knee
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
remissionthe act or process of remitting
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort