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
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance