GRE Word List

DAPPLED

marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background

The meaning of the word dappled is marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background.

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trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
quarrygame
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part