GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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WordMeaning
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
piedof two or more colors in blotches
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
provenanceorigin
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
manumitto release from slavery
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag