GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand