GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale