GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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WordMeaning
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
citadela fortress that commands (see command
averto declare positively
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle