GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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WordMeaning
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
incarcerateto put in prison
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
inflateddistended with air or gas
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd