GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
sustainto give support or relief to
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart