GRE Word List
MOTTLED
marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
The meaning of the word mottled is marked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ecosystem | the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| spate | freshet |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |