GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

The meaning of the word piebald is composed of incongruous parts.

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odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
sequesterto set apart : segregate
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
zealota zealous person
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
begetto procreate as the father : sire