GRE Word List

MOTLEY

variegated in color

The meaning of the word motley is variegated in color.

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WordMeaning
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
deliriuman acute (see acute
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
canterone who uses cant: such as
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
tactfulhaving or showing tact