GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
juncturea point of time
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
breadthdistance from side to side : width
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant