GRE Word List

PIED

of two or more colors in blotches

The meaning of the word pied is of two or more colors in blotches.

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WordMeaning
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
lethalof, relating to, or causing death