GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

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

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WordMeaning
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
lopsidedleaning to one side
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
hirsutehairy