GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
assailto attack violently : assault
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets