GRE Word List

TESSELLATED

having a checkered appearance

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

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WordMeaning
validhaving legal efficacy or force
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
tactfulhaving or showing tact
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary