GRE Word List

TESSELLATED

having a checkered appearance

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

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stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
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brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts