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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |