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 |
|---|---|
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
| paramour | lover |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |