GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
encircleto form a circle around : surround
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
chasethe hunting of wild animals