GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

Random words

WordMeaning
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
tatterto make ragged
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary