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 |
|---|---|
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| obsidian | a dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| canny | clever |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |