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
atypicalnot typical : irregular
fortuitousoccurring by chance
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
sybaritevoluptuary
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner