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
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
cardinala 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
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial