GRE Word List
MOTLEY
variegated in color
The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
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| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| sibling | sib |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
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