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
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
runicany of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement