GRE Word List

TESSELLATED

having a checkered appearance

The meaning of the word tessellated is having a checkered appearance.

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wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
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cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
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ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
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