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 |
|---|---|
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| collected | gathered together |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| aptitude | inclination |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| solstice | either of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21 |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |