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
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
hideto put out of sight : secrete
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
florescencea state or period of flourishing