Striped, Grooved or Banded
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Striated
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Suppliant
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Cabal
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Epitome
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Correct answer
Explanation
Striated means marked with stripes, grooves, or bands - it comes from the Latin stria meaning furrow or channel. This makes it the perfect match for the definition. Suppliant means pleading earnestly (unrelated). Cabal means a secret political clique (unrelated). Epitome means a perfect example or embodiment (unrelated).