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 |
|---|---|
| endue | provide |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |