GRE Word List

VARIEGATED

having discrete markings of different colors

The meaning of the word variegated is having discrete markings of different colors.

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WordMeaning
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
shamblesa meat market
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity