GRE Word List
MOTLEY
variegated in color
The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beseech | to beg for urgently or anxiously |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |