GRE Word List

PIEBALD

composed of incongruous parts

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

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WordMeaning
trampletramp
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
stemthe main trunk of a plant