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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WordMeaning
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
carefreefree from care: such as
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
filthfoul or putrid matter
meleea confused struggle
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
requiema mass for the dead