GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

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

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WordMeaning
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
capacitylegal competency (see competence
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice