GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

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

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WordMeaning
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care