GRE Word List

MACULATED

marked with spots : blotched

The meaning of the word maculated is marked with spots : blotched.

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WordMeaning
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
commandeerto compel to perform military service