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

WordMeaning
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
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badinageplayful repartee : banter
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
elysianof or relating to Elysium
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
knottymarked by or full of knots
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly