GRE Word List

TESSELLATED

having a checkered appearance

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

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motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism