GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

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

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WordMeaning
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
effluviuman invisible emanation
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
compriseto be made up of
prescienceforeknowledge of events: