GRE Word List
PIEBALD
composed of incongruous parts
The meaning of the word piebald is composed of incongruous parts.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epistemologist | the study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| refuse | to express oneself as unwilling to accept |
| traumatic | psychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |