GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

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

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WordMeaning
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
wantonmerciless
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
propsomething that props or sustains : support
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color