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
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
paramourlover
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy