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
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
festerto generate pus
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)